Rutgers vs Illinois / Game Thread

[mildone_rivals]

Run the ball. Get at least a FG.

 

[BobRC72]

Can anyone explain why Blackshear hasn't been getting carries?

 

[RUsince52]

Doesn't matter with Grant, always a penalty anyway.

 

[NJdirt1]

Dont Sit on the ball now Kill to go into the1/2

 

[rurichdog]

Of course !!!

Should have stepped left and it would not have been an issue.

The one time we needed him to cut it back inside lol

 

[RC85]

Our bad penalties and fumbles are keeping this game too close for comfort. Better clean it up in 2nd half.

 

[RU4Real]

Ash gonna run out the clock.

 

[RUMcMahon]

Why are we giving up this possession!

 

[Abro1975]

Ash playing it very safe, not trying to score

 

[RUSK97]

Soooo Ash.

 

[RUMcMahon]

Our bad penalties and fumbles are keeping this game too close for comfort. Better clean it up in 2nd half.

Agreed, we should be up ~31- 3

 

[hbbsm713_rivals]

Wow what a surprise, we aren’t trying to score before the half and just taking it into the half.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Once again, no killer instinct. Just run out the clock at halftime. Jesus!

 

[rutgersguy1_rivals]

I say sit on it especially after the penalty. If you happen to break a big run then rethink but otherwise take the lead and go into half.

 

[RUSK97]

Can anyone explain why Blackshear hasn't been getting carries?

I'm gonna guess cause he's young.

 

[Block R]

Ash gonna run out the clock.

Isn't that always our offensive strategy?

 

[RU4Real]

Pansy.

 

[BillyC80]

21-10 at the half. Not bad considering two turnovers.

 

[hbbsm713_rivals]

Wow what a surprise, we aren’t trying to score and just taking it into the half.

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

Well that went as well as we could had hoped.

 

[TonyLieske]

RU running out the clock with over a minute to go. Yeah they bave a lead but Illinois gets ball next. Ash is so scared.

 

[rurichdog]

@RocktheRac how's the garage coming along? Lol

 

[hbbsm713_rivals]

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[Bob Chaewsky_rivals]

Ash playing it very safe, not trying to score

We didn't want to run it up.

 

[koleszar]

It's the smart play your at your 11 for pete's sake. Anything stupid could lead directly to a TD for them. Get into the half and scream at your RB's

 

[miketd1]

Defensive coach. It is what it is.

 

[MADHAT1]

Ash has perfected the 1 minute defense when RU has the ball

 

[Duff366]

You are getting on Ash for not taking chances at our own 10 yard line?

 

[BobRC72]

Anyone else feel like this game will get uncomfortably close before it's over?

 

[RU-Kidding]

It's the smart play your at your 11 for pete's sake. Anything stupid could lead directly to a TD for them. Get into the half and scream at your RB's

Agreed.

 

[RUSK97]

Ok, so exactly what did Bolin give us that Gio doesn't? His arm certainly isn't better. Is it just the presence and leadership (remeber he was voted capt'n)?

 

[soundcrib]

Nail biter is inevitable

 

[RU-Kidding]

Anyone else feel like this game will get uncomfortably close before it's over?

Why would we think otherwise?

 

[j10oreo]

It's the smart play your at your 11 for pete's sake. Anything stupid could lead directly to a TD for them. Get into the half and scream at your RB's

Ash definitely telling his kids they're getting a whoopin when they get home.

 

[RUSK97]

Anyone else feel like this game will get uncomfortably close before it's over?

Of course. Lovie will make adjustments.

 

[DHajekRC84]

you can thank whomever made the last stupid mistake for that. Had we still had it near the 35-40 I am sure it would have been a whole different plan.

 

[rutgersguy1_rivals]

It's the smart play your at your 11 for pete's sake. Anything stupid could lead directly to a TD for them. Get into the half and scream at your RB's

I think there are times you can get on him for being too conservative but I don't think this was one of them IMO.

 

[BeantownKnight]

Once again, no killer instinct. Just run out the clock at halftime. Jesus!

There were 77 seconds and we're at our own 11. With only one timeout left.

 

[RU#1fan]

Turnovers and Penalties keeping this game closer than it should be.
Total lack of discipline and focus

 

[miketd1]

Our lines are playing better than theirs. World of a difference.

And their team speed is the same as ours.